Full container load (FCL)
FCL means a full container for a single customer. For this option, provide the goods type, volume and intended container, if known.
Ocean freight · Imports
Request an ocean freight quote to Colombia
Define ocean transport for the goods and the services needed on arrival.
CLAD coordinates ocean freight for imports from China, the United States and Europe. Share the origin, destination and cargo to review a proposal with a defined scope.
Ocean freight for the import
The quantity of goods and route help determine the transport mode. Provide the known cargo details; terms are checked for each shipment.
Less than container load (LCL)
LCL is cargo sharing a container. If the goods do not need a full container, provide the number of packages, dimensions and weight to enquire about consolidation.
What to review in an ocean freight quotation
Freight is one leg of the import. The proposal should make the requested services and any items still to be agreed clear.
Origin and destination ports
Provide where the goods leave from and where they need to arrive. Buenaventura and Cartagena are part of the shipment context; route availability is checked when quoting.
Included services and terms
Review whether the request is for freight alone or also pickup, customs coordination or delivery to the warehouse. These services are agreed for the shipment. Pricing and terms are confirmed in the proposal.
Details for an ocean freight quote
The request can begin without knowing every international trade term. The team will explain which additional details the shipment needs.
Goods, weight and volume
Describe the goods and include weight, measurements and package count if available. Do not submit onboarding documents through the form.
Route and trade term
Provide the origin and destination. If the Incoterm is known, include it to help define the services. An Incoterm allocates costs and risks between buyer and seller.
How to request an ocean freight quotation
Tell us what needs to move
Provide the goods, origin, destination and requested service. If a packing list is available, the team will explain how to share it later.
We review the information and scope
The team identifies missing details and checks service conditions to prepare the proposal.
Review the quotation before booking
Review included services, terms and shipment details. Shipment confirmation is agreed after the proposal is reviewed.
Services to support the ocean import
Customs coordination
Enquire about coordination of the customs procedures the import needs.
International cargo insurance
Enquire about cargo insurance options for the goods and shipment route.
Import-permit guidance
Enquire about reviewing prior authorizations that may apply to the goods.
Ocean freight questions
Can consolidated cargo be requested without filling a container?
Yes. Describe the cargo and provide the known package count, weight and dimensions. The team reviews the mode and terms available for the route.
Does an ocean freight quotation include customs and delivery?
It depends on the agreed services. State whether customs coordination or road transport to the warehouse is needed, and check that the proposal identifies the included services.
How much does ocean freight to Colombia cost?
Pricing depends on the route, cargo, mode and checked terms. The form starts a review; a price is provided in the quotation and is not calculated automatically on this page.
The next step
Request the ocean freight quotation
Tell us what goods need to move, where from and where to. We will review the services the request needs.
Request an ocean freight quote